OB Triage RN- PWA | Full Time

OB Triage RN- PWA | Full Time All Nursing Professionals Peterson Women's Associates (PWA)

DESCRIPTION

Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for four consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information:

This position is Full-Time position working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

What we offer:

Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: The Phone Triage Nurse, under general supervision, provides nursing triage services and health advice over the phone. Evaluates, assesses, and documents patients' questions or concerns requiring good clinical judgment, careful listening and empathy, and critical thinking and assessment skills. Responsible for patient education related to new OB, surgery consents, and other patient education as directed by physicians and midwives. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Required Skills:

Knowledge of all activities associated with the delivery of quality nursing practices and duties assigned to this role. Skill in nursing practices within the scope of responsibilities assigned to this role. Skill in organization and efficiency. Effective computer and keyboarding skills. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple nursing activities simultaneously with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to have excellent attention to detail. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to handle competing priorities.

Preferred Technical Skills:

EMR (electronic medical record) experience Required Licensure /Registration /

Certification:

Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and current

CPR Required Experience:

2 years previous experience in a medical office, hospital or case management setting. OB/GYN experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience in working with database systems and telephone triage and scheduling experience.